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Newspaper

Norfolk Weekly News Journal

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

6

Norfolk Opening Day Races Draw Large Crowd at Track

The Norfolk track opened the season with a big crowd and favorable conditions despite a slow surface. Dr Riber from Kansas won the 2:35 trot while Bessie Billian from Tilden swept the 2:20 pace heats. Officials and visitors from Stanton Creighton and Wayne attended as fans enjoyed fast action and clear skies.

Kansas Divide Honork Norfolk Track Dr. Riber Bessie Dillon Caborns of Tilden Cow Bessie Billion Norfolk Wayne Allee L. Woodford W. 8. Miller King Ree Hartington PC. Deller J. S. Hancock Stanton W. C. Caley Creighton R. Y. Appleby Woods Cones Pierce al Marks D. D. Brunson Gladelia Alice Ly Woodford Wayne Mare Birdie Clover Gladolia Birdie Colyer Evans Wis Windsor Walnut Bay H Cagwin Alice L. Woodford B. m Miller Bay m Mitchell Delier Nut Point Bik. S Montgomery Paderewsky Lankstaff

Pilger Wins Narrow Pilger Stanton Baseball Thriller

Pug Istro tournament play yields a 3 to 2 Pilger victory over Stanton in eight innings. Hartman struck out ten for Stanton, while Montgomery and Hartman’s team tied the score before Pilger pulled ahead in the final frames. Local attendees trace the contest as a notable moment in Norfolk rice tournament history.

Stanton Puxger Norfolk Rice Pilger Hartman Mayer Schwarts Pliger Holstein Saunders Wis Lundak Pil Eer Herman Gerecke Montgomery Martin Pont Suns Ohman Ea Vitae Larsen Schwartz Hopper Norton Howe Gancee OOD Dil——g Pilger Stanton Aeannae

Baker Arrested in Oklahoma in Rosebud Land Frauds Case

Sioux Falls dispatch reports Joseph B. Baker was arrested at Lawton Oklahoma on federal indictments connected to land frauds in the ceded portion of the Rosebud Indian Reservation Gregory County. He will be returned to South Dakota for trial, likely at the October term in Sioux Falls.

J. B. Baker Oklahoma Sioux Falls S. D United States Lawton Okla Joseph B. Baker Federal South Dakota Rosebud Indian Reservation Gregory County

Wife interrupts coin collection with cash needs

A humorous remark recalls every man’s attempt to collect old coins briefly halted when his wife drew on the stash for money. The line underscores domestic finances shaping hobby activities.

Foley's Kidney Remedy Boosts Elderly Health

Advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Remedy as a boon to elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders. It claims the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the whole system encouraging readers to begin use at once through Kiesau Drug Co.

Foley Kiesau Drug Co

Life as a Railroad Journey and Arrival at the Station

A reflective analogy compares life to traveling by railroad train with the risk of accidents, noting that without incidents the journey ends at the station where one disembarks.

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Asthma Relief

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as immediate relief for asthma sufferers and cured cases, claiming it treats coughs colds throat and lung trouble with no harmful drugs, from Kiesiu Drug Co.

Foley Kiesiu Drug Co

Classified Advertising Keeps Property Market Alive

In the odds of real estate success, the article notes that buyers or tenants appear only occasionally, and rely on persistent classified ads the remainder of the time to find deals and fill vacancies.

Chance

Norfolk Races Off As North Nebraska Sees Rain Dump

Norfolk notes heavy rain halting the Norfolk races and related events. O’Neill becomes the next racing center with three days scheduled, as horses are moved to O’Neill and plans shift.

Norfolk North Nebraska North Nebraska Norfolk Driving Club Norfolk-Humphrey O'Neill Driving Club Treasury Northwestern

Appleby Draws Support in Battle Creek Visit

Battle Creek Neb August 16 special to The News R Y Appleby of Stanton a Republican candidate for state senator was in Battle Creek this week he made a strong impression and won many friends. Foley's Kidney Remedy is effective for kidney or bladder trouble Kiesau Drug Co announces.

Appleby Battle Creek Neb R. Y ¥. Appleby Stanton Mr. Appleby Foley Kiesau

Dallas Invites Norfolk Club To North Country Excursion

Frank H. Jackson of Jackson Brothers extends a hearty invitation from Dallas to the Norfolk Commercial Club for an excursion. The letter urges promotion of trade ties, mutual interest, and a warm reception for attendees, noting Dallas as a gateway and expressing confidence in a strong turnout.

North Country Norfolk Dallas Jackson Brothers Frank H. Jackson Jaachkson Brothers Dats Aus Norfolk Commercial Club Dundas Gate Way

Nebraska constitutional amendment proposed in 1908 election

The document certifies a proposed Nebraska constitutional amendment to be voted on November 10 1908. It outlines Supreme Court composition jurisdiction terms and salaries plus related amendments including election of justices and chief justice provisions and governor appointment procedures upon adoption.

Nebracka Noebrackna Nebrikske Nebraska Whit Feot Artie al State of Supreme Court Jude Eer Tll District Court Geo. C. Junkin Edin Rein United States Onc Junikin Bate

Antelope Pioneer Rev Griffiths Visits Doremus Home

An Antelope pioneer Rev Henry Griffiths of Elgin visits over Sunday at the Doremus home. He and his wife still live on the same West Cedar valley site three miles north of Elgin where they settled about thirty six years ago. Their son, now married, lives nearby across the road.

Madison Henry Griffiths Elgin J. A. Dorms Antelope County Doremus

Reverend Grillthe Aides Noted Local Figure In County History

In Ante lope county Rev Grillthe owns a prominent farm at the Grif fils corner 18 and is among directors of Gates academy at Ne Heh. Prof Doremus led the school, with Rev Grillthe officiating many weddings in the region, including the writer and his wife.

Tonereg Griffils Corner Antelope County Grillthe Gates Academy Ne Heh Doremus Ren Ceimichestas Tse

Neighborhood Notes From Lacrosse Week of Visits

Local briefs list visitors and guests in Lacrosse and nearby towns including Miss Honnie Madson Osmond to Dorothy Green, Basil Foster Florence visitor at John Foster’s home, Herbert Zuty Norfolk with grandparents, Neil Wetherholt Wayne trip, Fred Miller family in Wayne, Anna Nelson Fenske hospitality, and a sick infant of Mr and Mrs Martin Hasse. Also a seed advertisement offering corn and melon seeds, one cent per packet, from H. M. Gardner seed grower Maronga Nebraska.

Atnet Deek Viet Lacrosse Wis Honnie Madson Osmond Dorothy Green Basil Foster Florence John Foster Herbert Zuty Norfolk Wil Nom Mis Eliot Lincoln Averill Neil Wetherholt Wayne Fred Miller Anna Nelson Fenske Martin Hasse Hadar G. Gruber Emanuel Gruber R. Gruber William Rule Sumeken New York Willian Pertha Mortar Fp, Benser Lonser Dora Ranow H. M. Gardner Maronga Nebraska

Realty Advertising Cigar Company Incorporation Paper

The document registers the Articles of Incorporation for the Realty Advertising Cigar Company to be formed in Norfolk Nebraska with an authorized capital stock of 20000 dollars divided into 100 dollar shares. It names officers and board structure, duties, meeting rules, and dissolution terms, with filing dated April 20 1908 and notarization on April 27 1908.

Trett Nebraska eRalty- Advertising Cigar Company Board of Directors Inez Board of Ench Newt Kyou Eid Comtence Bistress Sali Arilitne M. Thompson Smith C C. A. Smith State of Madison Smith Norfolk J. W. Ransom

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